Definition of subventionnext
as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action the committee receives an annual subvention from the foundation to run the museum

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Recent Examples of subvention It’s needed, Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West contends, to shore up vital health care services threatened by reductions in federal subventions and the state budget’s own deficits. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 External factors like the ban on subvention schemes and poor market sentiments impacted housing sales in both cities, but MMR performed relatively better. Anuj Puri, Quartz India, 19 Dec. 2019 When paternal subventions were not forthcoming, Neruda hit on the idea of securing a diplomatic post abroad through Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 2 July 2018 Without subventions from Washington, Tesla’s market capitalization never would have even briefly exceeded GM’s. George Will, National Review, 11 Oct. 2017
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Noun
  • Health policy experts said the drop-off is the clearest sign yet that the lapse of federal subsidies for ACA premiums is making insurance too expensive for many Americans, leading many households to drop their coverage.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Unlike their American counterparts, Chinese firms often benefit from subsidies, tax incentives, access to launch facilities, and investments from provincial governments.
    Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The new grant is meant to build on the over $9 million RHMF has given to over 650 artists through its emerging artists grants, and to 2,300 cancer patients through the Peter Hort Quality of Life Cancer Grants over the last 30 years.
    Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
  • The drone program began when Source America, a nonprofit dedicated to providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, awarded Goodwill a grant in October 2025.
    Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Each team is allowed up to three two-way players at a time, and the Lakers have already announced their maximum allotment.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • However, any signing bonus above $125,000 for those selections comes out of the team’s bonus allotment.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

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“Subvention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subvention. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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